Share Email Opening Title Program Manager: Climate Research and Engagement (Temporary 3-year Grant Funded)  Location Museum of Life and Science   About the Organization The Museum of Life and Science, one of North Carolina’s top family destinations, has been a beloved Durham institution for 75 years. The Museum features 84 acres of exhibits, experiences, and outdoor exploration, including one of the East Coast's largest butterfly conservatories and a two-story science center. As an accredited zoo, the Museum is home to lemurs, black bears, endangered red wolves, and more than 140 species of live animals, butterflies, and insects. Readers of Durham Magazine, Indy Week, and Carolina Parent have repeatedly named us the top Museum in the Triangle. Charity Navigator rated the Museum, a 501(c3) nonprofit organization, 100 out of 100-- the highest possible score. Our mission is to create a place of lifelong learning where people of all ages embrace science as a way of knowing about themselves, their community, and their world. The Museum serves our increasingly diverse community with interactive and accessible experiences that build and develop lifelong connections with science, nature, and critical thinking. The Museum partners with NASA, NOAA, the National Science Foundation, Duke University, NC State University, and the University of North Carolina on many research projects and programs. In addition to an incredible team of co-workers, the Museum provides competitive compensation commensurate with experience, as well as a full array of employee benefits for eligible positions, including a generous 403b retirement plan with employer contributions, health, dental, and vision insurance, flex-spending plans, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, nine paid annual holidays, employee appreciation events, and a family membership to the Museum.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Description The Program Manager position is full-time fund granted for 3 years (June 2024 to June 2027). This person will support the Center for Collaborative Heat Monitoring (CCHM), a nationwide center focused on community-centered participatory research projects on climate, health, and equity in underserved communities across the United States, US Territories, and US Outlying Islands.   This position will require the capacity to coordinate multiple concurrent tasks, including managing budgets and other aspects of this NOAA/NIHHIS award, annual and regular reporting of results, deliverables, and budget items to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA). The Program Manager is responsible for retaining and disseminating all information from NOAA, university partners, and community partners. Annual reports to NOAA are extremely detailed and contain both narrative and budgetary information. A successful candidate will be an excellent writer, have high attention to detail, and be able to work within deadlines.   The Program Manager is the team lead on the annual report and is expected to produce the full report and supplemental materials.   This position will also include external reporting to the Center’s Community Advisory Board, stewarding data use agreements, travel and meeting coordination, and leading and submitting multi-phased Institutional Review Board approvals. The Program Manager will participate in web and publication development, including data collection, analysis, and original research. The Program Manager will interface with a multidisciplinary, multi-institutional team with expertise in climate, health, equity, and outreach.   The Program Manager will serve on the Center’s leadership team, and coordinate communications between the project and leadership teams. The ideal candidate will have an interest in climate, health, heat, and equity issues in the United States.   This position will also coordinate with the other NOAA-affiliated teams across the country on monthly calls and on an as-needed basis. Other duties will include webpage development and design, research facilitation, meeting coordination and facilitation, and managing/supervising a team of diverse PIs, students, and staff. The Program Project Manager will also coordinate with the other NOAA-affiliated teams across the country on monthly calls and on an as-needed basis. This is an in-person position located in Durham, NC. The applicant is expected to be located in the Raleigh-Durham area for the duration of the position. Occasional in-state telework can be accommodated, but successful candidates are expected to be available for in-person engagements and occasional travel. General Education &Engagement Responsibilities Work within a budget for specific programs Inductive and deductive social science research Interviewing, facilitating focus groups, and engaging in community-driven inquiry processes Implement DEAI best practices Work with the E&E team to develop short and long-term goals for the department Work on cross-departmental teams as needed Support general Museum activities including marketing and development Weekend and some evening work required Other job-related duties as needed Program Manager Responsibilities Development of the strategy and workplan for a program of work, including: Research of learning context and rationale Research of competition or alternative models Research of target audiences and needs Conception, prioritization, development, and orchestrated delivery of a portfolio of experiments and sub-projects to multiple audiences, deadlines, and objectives Development of, and working within, a budget for the program of work Creation of short and long-term goals for the program, and a framework for program development and evaluation Identification of, and development of relationship development with, prospective partners across public, private, and civil sectors Develop and manage short- and long-term project timelines Provide direction, support and feedback to other team members working on related programs of work Actively engage and communicate with other departments with regards to the program of work and Education & Engagement objectives   Sub-Roles and Specific Areas of Focus Program Manager: Climate Research and Engagement Organize meetings, travel Prepare reports Create and maintain center webpage Solicit, interview, and select communities for participation in summer campaigns Develop survey tools and solicitation materials Prepare reporting materials Coordinate center Investigators and staff Coordinate with funder(s)   Actual Pay Rate: $29.36/hour   Position Requirements Experience in managing and working on federal grant programs Highly organized and process-oriented with superb time management Independent worker who also knows when to ask for assistance Demonstrated experience in budgeting and budgeting software Excellent attention to detail Excellent interpersonal skills; willingness to give and seek constructive feedback Demonstrated interest in climate, health, and equity issues Intermediate or higher-level skills in MS Office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Excellent verbal communication Strong writing skills Able to meet deadlines set by NOAA Program Managers Ability to travel to selected communities in the US Experience with and knowledge of environmental justice issues Ability to develop a research-informed workplan for a program of work, including the design and execution of a set of services/offerings Ability to work independently and within a team Strong organizational and administrative skills Creativity, dependability, flexibility and enthusiasm Experience in science writing, technical writing, and proposal editing Valid driver’s license   Desired: M.S. in public administration, public policy, geography, business administration, environmental sciences, epidemiology, or a relevant field, Demonstrated experience in program management Experience with grant administration Experience with stakeholder engagement, community science, and/or research Ability to initiate and manage project-related social media Webpage design and management skills Familiarity with large federal grants and federal funding agencies, especially NOAA Familiarity with budgeting processes, including pre-award and post-award Ability to make decisions and delegate responsibilities in a fast-paced environment Ability to prioritize and orchestrate a portfolio of sub-projects to multiple audiences, deadlines, and objectives Experience working in a museum or other informal educational setting Experience working with children or adults with different abilities Experience working with science professionals or academics College degree in a related subject Public speaking and seminar experience Experience working with undergraduate and graduate students on community-engaged scholarship   Shift -not applicable-   Pay Range $29.36/hour   EOE Statement The Museum of Life and Science is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, military or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. As an equal opportunity employer, we value the differences and benefits that a diverse culture brings. Join us!   Category Education   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://NorthCarolinaMuseumofLifeandScience.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found -- Follow us

 

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